Ideologies in the Modern World | Federation University

BAXDC1003 Ideologies in the Modern World

This unit will prepare students for further studies in the humanities and social sciences. The unit will provide students with an introduction to those ideologies that shape our modern world and the way we see it, including: liberalism, conservatism, socialism, anarchism, nationalism, fascism, feminism, environmentalism, multiculturalism, religious fundamentalism and neo-liberalism. Students will learn about the ideological lenses through which we view broad social categories such as class, race, gender and sexuality, as well as the ideologies that underpin our approaches to economics and politics. Students will be introduced to a framework for analysing ideology which focuses on approaches to: human nature, freedom and social vision. Students will be encouraged to examine the historical evolution of political ideas and movements, and their contemporary relevance.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2025 contribution amount* $2,124
2025 grandfathered contribution amount^ $997

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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